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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.44, 1,191.58 and 514.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.44, 1,191.58 and 514.33 is: 709.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.44 : 1,191.58 = 514.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.44/1,191.58 = 514.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.44x = 1,191.58 × 514.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.44x = 612,861.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,861.08/863.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.79

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